Jeff Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 I bought a bunch dry pellets, and flake food last year when I set up my tank. However, after then did I hear Cory say to only buy enough for six months. How do you know when dry food is officially bad to feed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T. Payne Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Look for an expiration date on the package. Most brands have them on the package somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Smell it. If it has gone rancid you'll know. I have dedicated shelf in the fridge door for fish food that helps extend the shelf life. As near as I can tell some of it ages pretty good, some not so much 🤢. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flumpweesel Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Smell, change in texture, white bloom. I only have one tank so to feed a variety everything lasts longer than 6 months some easily 12. If it seems unchanged and you have happy fish don't stress. Some foods are more prone to spoil than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy's Fish Den Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Make sure that when you are done feeding your fish, that you close the packages of food good, if its a bag type package, squeeze out any air that's in there before closing. Another thing, don't use wet or damp fingers to pinch out some food, air and moisture are the detriment for fish foods. That said, what I do is, when I open a container of food, I take a Sharpie and write the date I open it on the package. I will throw it out when it hits a year, but honestly I don't think I've thrown much out in a while, except for a container of some pellets I won in a raffle at my local fish club and none of my fish seemed to eat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 On 10/28/2021 at 6:38 AM, Andy's Fish Den said: Make sure that when you are done feeding your fish, that you close the packages of food good, if its a bag type package, squeeze out any air that's in there before closing. Another thing, don't use wet or damp fingers to pinch out some food, air and moisture are the detriment for fish foods. Yeah, I always pour food into a plastic bowl before I feed; as I dip my finger in the tank, and collect food with my wet finger. These are all good to know tips. I've been smelling them all a lot lately, with no irregular smells. My fish are happy. Nothing abnormal looking with the food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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